Training Circular TC 21-305-9 Training Program For The Heavy Equipment Transporter System This TC provides a training program for the HETS in accordance with AR 600-55. It provides standardized training and testing in the operation, maintenance, and safety of the HETS. It stresses more hands-on training and less classroom instruction. It does not include any theaterunique requirements. During the development of this TC, it was assumed that each driver candidate would have a state driver's license. The driver should also have extensive experience driving a 5-ton tractor and semitrailer or larger combination vehicle. To provide effective training, each instructor should ensure operators are trained and tested to the standards in this TC. Any deviation from the successful completion of these basic standards will only lessen the soldier's overall driving effectiveness. The lesson content for this training program is arranged sequentially and separated into two chapters. Chapter 4 contains training for truck operations and Chapter 5 contains training for trailer operations. Graduates of this training program (licensed drivers) should be supervised until they have gained the experience to operate the HETS safely. They should not be placed in situations that may be above their skill level. Periodically, the supervisor should ride with each driver to observe safe operating procedures and determine the need for additional training.

Training Circular TC 21-305-5 Training Program For Equipment Transporters (C-Het, Met, And Let The driver of a light-, medium-, or heavy-equipment transporter is charged with an awesome responsibility. Not only will he be driving one of the largest vehicles in the Army's vehicle fleet but also one of the heaviest vehicles. Therefore, as a prerequisite, the individual must have been qualified and licensed to operate a 5-ton tractor and semitrailer for at least one year before receiving a license to operate an equipment transporter. Therefore, this TC provides standardized driver training and testing for the light-, medium-, and heavy-equipment transporter operator. This TC stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction. It does not include any theater unique requirements. The lesson outlines are used to teach the novice (inexperienced) driver to operate the light-, medium-, and/or heavy-equipment transporter. They can also be used to teach the apprentice driver. (The apprentice driver is defined as a driver that has been driving military vehicles for at least one year.) The apprentice driver may learn to operate the light-, medium-, and/or heavy equipment transporter in less time than the novice assuming that skills learned on other military vehicles are positive skills transferable to operating light-, medium-, and/or heavy-equipment transporter.

Training Circular TC 21-305-4 Training Program For The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle This training circular (TC) provides standardized driver training and testing for the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) operator in accordance with AR 600-55. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction. It does not include any theater-unique requirements. This TC teaches the novice (inexperienced) driver to operate the HMMWV. It also can be used to teach the apprentice driver. (The apprentice driver is a driver that has been driving military vehicles for at least one year.) The apprentice driver may learn to operate the HMMWV in less time than the novice, assuming that skills learned on other military vehicles are positive skills transferable to operating a HMMWV.

This two-in one resource includes the Tactical Commanders and Staff Toolkit plus the Liaison Officer Toolkit. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)) enables tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and execute assigned DSCA missions for all hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DOD) components (Active and Reserve forces and National Guard when in Federal Status). This hand-on resource also may be useful information for local and state first responders. Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) including legal, doctinal, and policy issues. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the incident management processes including National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Chapter 3 discuses the civilian and military responses to natural disaster. Chapter 4 provides a brief overview of Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analyis. Chapter 5 covers Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is review of safety and operational composite risk management processes Chapters 7-11 contain Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natrual hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA.

Training Circular TC 21-305-8 Training Program For Medium Vehicles This training circular (TC) provides a training program for the wheeled vehicle operator of medium vehicles (straight vehicles, 5 ton and greater), in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 600-55. It can be used to train drivers of tactical or commercially- designed vehicles. Instructions in this TC are written in general terms because they include driver tasks for several vehicles. Therefore, use the appropriate vehicle operator's manual in conjunction with this TC. While developing this TC, each driver candidate was assumed to have a state driver's license and some past driving experience. Less experienced soldiers will need additional subjects and time to train to the standard. This TC provides standardized training and testing in the operation, maintenance, and safety of medium wheeled vehicles. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction. It does not include any theater-unique requirements. To provide effective training, each instructor should ensure his operators are trained and tested to the standards in this TC. Any deviation from successfully completing these basic standards will only decrease the soldiers' overall driving effectiveness. This training program offers commanders some alternatives. Chapter 7 contains training and testing for drivers transporting personnel in trucks; Chapter 8, for drivers transporting personnel in buses. For safety reasons, all drivers should be tested on the End Of Course Comprehensive Test (EOCCT) (Chapter 6) before proceeding to Chapters 7 or 8. Also, Chapter 9 includes additional subjects that can be added at the commander's discretion based on the unit's mission. Graduates (licensed drivers) of this training program should be supervised until they have gained the experience to operate safely. They should not be placed in situations that may be above their skill level. Periodically, the supervisor should ride with each driver to observe safe operating procedures and to determine the need for more training.